Good progress. For your hatches you might want to consider framing the mounting surface with 2X stock on edge rather than the plywood. It will give you a modest vertical profile to keep water out and to better avoid stepping on the hatch as well as an opportunity for a flat surface.
Yeah the aft lazarette hatch will be framed with 2x's. The cabin hatches are more of a flush mount and wouldn't look right sitting on 2x's. I intend to fair the plywood into the deck to make it seamless.
@ I guess that’s my point, flush mount though common on production boats are too easy to step on. Having 3 inches proud gives you something to avoid and a little safety factor for water to run around before it reaches the level of the hatch. I would argue mine look fine elevated but you might prefer a different look- that’s why we build our own boats🤔😁
Yes I couldn't agreemore. It intrigues me as to why you are using steel galvanised bolts and not something more compatable with sea water conditions. I understand the cost difference but I have seen what sea water does to steel components. Just my thoughts and you may have a perfectly good reason. Cheers Ian
@@ianlangley987 That's too complex and long winded a discussion to get into here in the comments. What I will say here though, is read George's book, he talks about it in detail.
your really making progress and the dog n cat are keeeping the faith , whats the sail plan/mission once you finish across the pond to the med perhaps the high artic northwest passage or perhaps just the lakes and spot of fishing
Probably get her wet in the Mississippi, then south and into the gulf. If all goes well either Florida or Bahamas the first winter. At some point I'd like to go to Europe, spending a summer there, not sure the Med holds that much interest for me. I like places more off the beaten path. The Pacific Northwest is somewhere I could see myself spending some time, but that's a bit of a journey just getting there, so, we'll see.
Yes, in fact all the plywood covering the planking already has a layer of fiberglass applied to it. When we get ready to finish the hull I'll glass tape the seams and joints that aren't already done.
You're making progress, cool! I like the shape of the hull, that bow-on shot was nice.
Yeah, slow but sure; thanks!
Good progress. For your hatches you might want to consider framing the mounting surface with 2X stock on edge rather than the plywood. It will give you a modest vertical profile to keep water out and to better avoid stepping on the hatch as well as an opportunity for a flat surface.
Yeah the aft lazarette hatch will be framed with 2x's. The cabin hatches are more of a flush mount and wouldn't look right sitting on 2x's. I intend to fair the plywood into the deck to make it seamless.
@ I guess that’s my point, flush mount though common on production boats are too easy to step on. Having 3 inches proud gives you something to avoid and a little safety factor for water to run around before it reaches the level of the hatch. I would argue mine look fine elevated but you might prefer a different look- that’s why we build our own boats🤔😁
Yes I couldn't agreemore. It intrigues me as to why you are using steel galvanised bolts and not something more compatable with sea water conditions. I understand the cost difference but I have seen what sea water does to steel components. Just my thoughts and you may have a perfectly good reason. Cheers Ian
@@ianlangley987 That's too complex and long winded a discussion to get into here in the comments. What I will say here though, is read George's book, he talks about it in detail.
your really making progress and the dog n cat are keeeping the faith , whats the sail plan/mission once you finish across the pond to the med perhaps the high artic northwest passage or perhaps just the lakes and spot of fishing
Probably get her wet in the Mississippi, then south and into the gulf. If all goes well either Florida or Bahamas the first winter. At some point I'd like to go to Europe, spending a summer there, not sure the Med holds that much interest for me. I like places more off the beaten path. The Pacific Northwest is somewhere I could see myself spending some time, but that's a bit of a journey just getting there, so, we'll see.
Sir Captain will you BeAdding Any kind Fabric to Your Hull ?
Yes, in fact all the plywood covering the planking already has a layer of fiberglass applied to it. When we get ready to finish the hull I'll glass tape the seams and joints that aren't already done.